Upcoming Events!

Our Upcoming Events:


Sunday, February 24
BINGO @ St Stephens, Caseyville
Bingo starts at 6, we will start congregating at 5:30. Just let me know to save you a place.




Monday, February 25
Theology on Tap
Schlafly Tap Room- 2100 Locust St.
St Louis, MO

Just War: Can War Really be Just?

Fr. Richard Peddicord, OP, PhD President of Aquinas Institute

Our understanding of the Just War Tradition continues to develop as we reflect on the contexts in which it is applied. We will discuss the ongoing conversation surrounding the Just War Tradition.

Doors open at 6:00, speaker 6:30

Also look for Movie and Drinks nights coming soon!

TRIVIA NIGHT!

TRIVIA NIGHT to support YOUNG ADULT AND CAMPUS MINISTRY!

When: Saturday, February 16, 2008
Doors open at 6:00 PM, trivia starts at 7:00 PM

Where: Corpus Christi Church, 206 Rasp St. Shiloh IL

Cost: $80 per Table of no more than 8

Cash prizes to the top teams.

Prizes for the best variation/decorations on our
theme: Valentine's Day
Also 50/50 drawings, raffles, and mulligans!!!

Food can be brought in,
drinks will be available for purchase.

To reserve your table:   call: 618-696-9598 or  email: erinhammond@sbcglobal.net 


Can't Get A Table Together???

Want to play but can't find enough people to make up a table? 

We have reserved a few tables for those
looking to meet others and support Young Adult
Ministry.   Whether you are new to the area or just
graduated from school � come meet other young adults
(ages 18 � 39) and enjoy the night! 

St Monica's Coffee Schedule

This group meets in the Archdiocese of St Louis - very near some good restaurants and West County Mall...
erin


ST. MONICA'S YOUNG ADULTS (19-40+ years old) COFFEE HOUSE

St. Monica's Catholic Church
Msgr. Schneider Church Hall (basement)
12136 Olive Blvd at I-270

Come to the Coffee House and experience a relaxing evening of
discussion, desserts and coffees with fellow young adults (19-40+).

Cost: FREE. Good will donation of $3-$5 to cover our expenses is
appreciated.

Sponsored by St. Monica's Young Adult Ministry.
Established in July 2000.

For more details, contact stmonicasyoungadults@yahoo.com or
314-352-0450.


Schedule for the first five months of 2008:

January 18, 2008, 7:30pm to 9:30pm
"The Catholic Church's Relationship to New Age Spirituality"
Presented by Most Reverend Robert Joseph Hermann, Auxiliary Bishop of
the St. Louis Archdiocese, Vicar General

February 15, 2008, 7:30pm to 9:30pm
"Life's Not so Little Questions about Love"
Presented by Mrs. Bridget Brennan, Founder and President of The Cana
Institute.

March 14, 2008, 7:30pm to 9:30pm **(Note: Not the 3rd Friday of Month!)
"Mental Health Issues — Family, Friends and Faith"
Presented by Mr. Tom Smith, Retired Director of Pastoral Services for
the Diocese of Belleville, IL

April 18, 2008, 7:30pm to 9:30pm
"Christian Apologetics"
Presented by Reverend Jeff Vomond, Pastor of St. Elizabeth, Mother of
John the Baptist in St. Louis

May 16, 2008, 7:30pm to 9:30pm
"Prayer Presentation, Discussion and a joyful Pentecost Prayer Service"
Presented by Reverend Jeff Maassen, Pastor of St. Angela Merici in
Florissant

young adult group in your parish???

Want a Young Adult Group in your parish or Cluster?

Young Adult Ministry is undergoing some changes!

We will be working towards building up stronger parish based programs while continuing the large service projects, Theology on Taps and even some new events!

If you are interested (you are NOT volunteering for anything, I promise!) please contact Erin through email - erinhammond@sbcglobal.net

Also - Our office is no longer at Cathedral Parish, we've moved to St Joseph's in Lebanon and to McKendree University. Thank you to Cathedral Parish for all of your support and storage space!

Last Chance to apply for Summer Mission Trip to Tijuana...

Deadline: June 12
Price: $350 - for flight, food and lodging.
Dates: July 23 - 31 (also the locals are asked to attend Novena Mass on August 1 at Shrine)

This trip is in conjunction with the Missionary Oblates of Mary Immaculate and their Novena to Our Lady of the Snows. It includes time for service work, visiting with the people we will be serving, and retreat and prayer opportunities. This is a once in a lifetime chance to change the world while changing yourself! Please email with any questions!

Summer Fun!

June 11 Shakespeare in the Park

Picnic and see the performance of Much Ado about Nothing

Meet at 6 pm at the Dairy Queen parking lot at 157 and 64

OR RSVP through email and I'll save you a spot and tell you where to look for us!

June 12 Service Trip application deadline—scholarships available

(see last post)

June 23 Youth Sing Praise Performance at the Shrine - Bring a blanket!
Performance starts at 7 - grab seats OR bring your blanket and get a spot on the hill!

July 25—Jammin’ at the Zoo The Young Zoo Friends present live music and a wine tasting (Small Cover)

Again meet at the Dairy Queen OR RSVP to Erin and we'll tell you where to meet up with the group.

July 23- 31—Service Trip to Tijuana Applications and payment due in June
August 8—Jazz in the Gardens—picnic at the Botanical Gardens

mobot.org for information on what you can bring into the gardens - meet at 7pm in the circle behind the Kemper Center

August 14-15 Food Fast - Fundraiser for CRS, more details to come

August 19 & 27 Special Olympics Fall Bowling tournament—Volunteers Needed

Theology on Tap

Our next series for Theology on Tap begins Sunday, April 15th!

Living Life to the Fullest!

Theology on Tap - Belleville Diocesan Young Adult Ministry

Theology on Tap is for young adults, 18-39 years old, married or single, catholic or not, who want to learn more about what the Church and their peers are saying.

Admission is Free!

Sundays in April we will be at The Edge, 701 South Belt West, Belleville

5:30 gather (free snacks) Dinner and Drinks available for purchase
6:00 speaker

The Edge has offered discounts on Laser Tag. Mini-golf and other games also available!

Speakers and Topics:

Sunday, April 15

Jean deBlois, C.S.J.
Assistant Professor of Systematic Theology
Director of Master of Arts in Health Care Mission Program
Aquinas Institute of Theology

Living in your Twenties and Thirties
Health care decisions that face young adults and their families.

Have you wondered about the implications of your health care choices? Many young adults are faced with care of their parents and grandparents, care of their children and last but not least, care of themselves and their spouses. Jean will help us navigate those choices in light of Catholic moral teachings.



Sunday, April 22

Jack Frazine
MAPS Candidate
Aquinas Institute of Theology

Living the Three R's:
Responsibility, Relationships, and Reconciliation

Jack will help us explore our relationships with all of those in our lives. While exploring relationships we will keep in mind our responsibility to others and how to keep those relationships healthy through reconciliation.




Sunday, April 29

Donna and Mike Eisenbath
National Shrine of Our Lady of the Snows
Workshop presenters

Living with Depression

Donna and Mike have been married for over twenty years and have gained much experience navigating life while living with and living with someone who suffers from depression. Their experience can help anyone who is touched by depression or any mental illness.




Sunday, May 6

Closing Mass 6 pm

Corpus Christi Parish, Shiloh

We will join the parishioners of Corpus Christi in celebrating our life in community and then move over to the parish center for some snacks and social time.

Prayer of the Week

Jesus Washes His Disciples Feet John 13: 1-15




Before the feast of Passover, Jesus knew that his hour had come to pass from this world to the Father. He loved his own in the world and he loved them to the end. The devil had already induced Judas, son of Simon the Iscariot, to hand him over. So, during supper, fully aware that the Father had put everything into his power and that he had come from God and was returning to God, he rose from supper and took off his outer garments. He took a towel and tied it around his waist. Then he poured water into a basin and began to wash the disciples’ feet and dry them with the towel around his waist. He came to Simon Peter, who said to him, “Master, are you going to wash my feet?” Jesus answered and said to him, “What I am doing, you do not understand now, but you will understand later.” Peter said to him, “You will never wash my feet.” Jesus answered him, “Unless I wash you, you will have no inheritance with me.” Simon Peter said to him, “Master, then not only my feet, but my hands and head as well.” Jesus said to him, “Whoever has bathed has no need except to have his feet washed, for he is clean all over; so you are clean, but not all.” For he knew who would betray him; for this reason, he said, “Not all of you are clean.” So when he had washed their feet and put his garments back on and reclined at table again, he said to them, “Do you realize what I have done for you? You call me ‘teacher’ and ‘master,’ and rightly so, for indeed I am. If I, therefore, the master and teacher, have washed your feet, you ought to wash one another’s feet. I have given you a model to follow, so that as I have done for you, you should also do.”


(from New Revised Standard Version; taken from www.usccb.org)

Retreat Tomorrow - Saturday...

Join us as we reflect on our Lenten journey and the upcoming Easter season at the beautiful Shrine...

Saturday, March 24th
1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Mary Chapel
(The upper chapel in the Ampitheater)
Shrine of Our Lady of the Snows


Bring walking shoes and comfortable clothing if you care to walk the grounds (it is promising to be a beautiful day!). A journal, a rosary, or a prayer book might be helpful during the retreat as well. We will have a bit of unscheduled time for reflection. All are welcome!


If you would like to join us later on...
Mass at 5pm - Shrine Church
Dinner in the Shrine Restaurant following

Spring Events

Lenten Retreat
Saturday March 24th - 1pm
Shrine Ampitheater - Mary Chapel

We will begin at 1 pm - the retreat will be done at 4. You may wish to join us at 5pm Mass in the Shrine Church and then possible for dinner at the Restaurant.

We will have the opportunity for some free time - please bring appropriate outerwear (good walking shoes, jacket, umbrella) for the day - and if you wish a journal, prayer book, rosary, etc. We will also provide some activities during this time.

All are welcome - please RSVP to erinhammond@sbcglobal.net so I can plan supplies.






Fish Fry Social
Friday, March 30th - 6:00pm
St. Henry's in Belleville

We will begin our night at St. Henry's before heading off to enjoy the evening together. The group will decide where we go afterwards, so bring your ideas and your sense of adventure!





THEOLOGY ON TAP
Sundays, April 15 - 29
The Edge in Belleville
5:30 gather; 6:00 speaker
with closing Mass at Corpus Christi May 6th (6pm)


In honor of the Easter season, our series will focus on life issues and living life! (relationships, forgiveness, mental illness)

Join us at the Edge - food and beverages are available for purchase (we will provide some free snacks, too) The Edge has given us discounts on laser tag... Mini golf and other games are also available!






Woman's History Month
March

Check out the blog daily - (bellevilleyam.blogspot.com - or bellevilleyam.com - then click on Events)
for biographies of influential women.



I hope you are enjoying the beautiful weather and have the opportunity to deepen your relationship with God this Lent. Please contact me if you are looking for any resources this lent!
~erin